Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch for surf at Kennebunk Beach. There’s a massive gap of flat, weak, or just plain messy conditions right through till nearly the end of the period. The first time we see anything with a bit of push is way out there.

The whole forecast is pretty bleak. Nearly every day has that “poor surf conditions” tag, and the wave heights are tiny – barely a ripple most days. The combined energy is almost always in the weak range, rarely cracking triple digits. You’re looking at a solid two weeks of pretty much nothing rideable.

The water temperature is running at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – one of the few positives, but it doesn’t help the waves.

Now, the only real spike of energy comes on the 20th of September. We’ve got a bit of a pulse showing up Sunday morning with a swell around 6ft from the ENE, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 295 (moderate) – easily the strongest we see in the whole forecast. It’s a short-period, windswell-type deal, though. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but at least it’s not a full gale. That said, 6ft is getting into the too-big-for-beginners zone, and the short period means it’ll be a bit soft and crumbly.

This swell carries into Monday the 21st, with similar size (6ft) and energy (269), but the wind is directly onshore from the SW, so it’ll be messy. By the afternoon it swings to a cross-shore from the NW, which cleans it up a bit, but the swell is on the way down.

So, if you’re desperate, the 20th of September is the only real standout. It’s the best of a bad lot. The swell direction from the ENE is not ideal for this sheltered spot – the optimum is from the ENE, so it’s actually a decent match for direction, but the short period and onshore wind will keep it average. Don’t expect any magic.

For the rest of the window? You’re looking at flat, choppy, or cross-shore junk. There’s a long gap of almost two weeks with nothing worth paddling out for. This isn’t unusual for a sheltered beach like this in a lull – it’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for the area.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Conditions can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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